Painting for Pleasure

“A great course for someone like me who lacks confidence and needs clear guidance! The tutors were amazing, and I learnt so much in such a short space of time. I’m amazed at all the colours I can mix now!”

Who's it for?

Adults 16+ in Coventry and Warwickshire who want to develop painting as a hobby and support mental wellbeing.

What will you learn?

In this 6-week course you will learn all the foundational painting skills you need to create your own artwork with acrylics.

What's next?

Check for course start dates.

Explore Acrylic Painting for Wellbeing

Painting for Pleasure is a 6-week online painting course designed for adults experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression who are looking to develop acrylic painting as a hobby.

This course is perfect for both beginners and intermediate painters seeking a creative outlet to boost their mental wellbeing.

Every week you will learn a new skill and complete a different project that will help you:

Build confidence in mixing a wide range of hues using just primary colours
Apply paint techniques to create various effects suited to your artwork
Develop compelling designs and compositions
Most importantly, enjoy being creative in a safe, supportive space with like-minded individuals

Materials You Will Need

sketchbook suitable for painting (pages need to be 120-150gsm)
Single sheets of white printer paper
Acrylic paint: white, cadmium yellow, alizarin or crimson red, cerulean blue. Please make sure you buy colours that match these descriptions!
Pencil, eraser, sharpener
Palette (e.g., a non-absorbing surface like a Tupperware lid or plastic plate)
Water pot, Tissues, hog brushes
PVA glue
Good internet connection/Wifi
Zoom app on mobile, laptop, or PC with video and microphone

“The relaxing atmosphere and positive feedback made me review how I look at myself and stopped me being overly self-critical.
The course helped me develop my own style and feel good about it. I loved every minute!”